Ear pain that increases on touching or chewing can be due to causes like outer ear inflammation or jaw (TMJ)–related pain, which cannot be confirmed without examination. For now, avoid inserting anything into the ear, avoid excessive chewing/headphone use, and take simple pain relief if tolerated. If pain worsens, dizziness increases, fever or ear discharge develops, hearing reduces, or symptoms persist beyond 24–48 hours, please seek an ENT consultation for proper ear and jaw examination
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